What Are Motherboard and Chipset Drivers?
Your motherboard drivers help the operating system communicate with your hardware. These typically include:
Chipset drivers – manage communication between CPU, RAM, and components
LAN drivers – for Ethernet networking
Audio drivers – for onboard sound chips
Storage drivers – for SATA or NVMe SSDs
USB drivers – for ports and peripherals
Step 1: Identify Your Motherboard
Option A: Check System Information
Press
Windows + R, typemsinfo32, and hit EnterLook for BaseBoard Manufacturer and BaseBoard Product — this gives your motherboard’s brand and model
Option B: Check Physically
Open your case and look for a printed model name on the motherboard itself. It typically looks like:
ASUS TUF B660M-PLUS, MSI PRO B550M, etc.
Step 2: Go to the Manufacturer’s Support Site
Once you know your motherboard model, visit the official website:
⚠️ Avoid third-party driver software — always download directly from the official sources.
Step 3: Download the Latest Drivers
Search for your exact motherboard model
Choose your current operating system (e.g., Windows 11 64-bit)
Download the latest versions of:
Chipset drivers
LAN/Ethernet drivers
Audio drivers
SATA/NVMe storage drivers
USB drivers
Step 4: Install the Drivers
Run each installer one by one
Follow the on-screen instructions
Reboot your PC after each important update (especially for chipset or audio drivers)
Optional Tools
You can also use official utilities to auto-detect and update drivers:
Intel Driver & Support Assistant
Download ToolAMD Auto-Detect Utility
Download ToolAsus Armoury-Crate
These tools help find and install the correct chipset drivers for Intel or AMD platforms.
✅ After Updating
Open Device Manager (
Windows + X > Device Manager)Check that there are no missing or flagged drivers
Test audio, USB, and network functionality
Your system should now be running at its full potential!